California’s housing laws have struggled to achieve desired density over the past five years. The fire-damaged areas now offer large, buildable spaces to test California’s housing laws....
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Home sales ↑ 4.9% yearly despite monthly dip. Inventory growth hit fastest pace since 2023....
National home prices hit a record high in April 2025, but annual growth slowed to its lowest since 2012 due to high mortgage rates and increased inventory. This slowdown improves affordability and purchasing power for buyers. Starter home prices grew strongest in affordable Northeast and Midwest markets like Pittsburgh and Baltimore, where demand outpaces limited supply. The report uses a repeat-sales...
In Mid-Q1, San Diego's median home price reached $1.04M, marking a 6.1% increase. California's statewide median home price rose by 2.8% yearly, settling at ~$829K....
Senate Bill 525, passed by the Senate Insurance Committee, mandates California’s FAIR Plan to offer mobile and manufactured homeowners full replacement value insurance, ensuring equity with standard residential dwellings. This addresses underinsurance issues, highlighted by recent fires in Pacific Palisades where many mobile homeowners couldn't afford to rebuild. The bill aims to protect about...
Arcata - Median home price: $450K Grass Valley - Median home price: $500K...
Zillow predicts San Diego will be among the top 20 real estate markets in 2025 due to rising demand. A persistent housing shortage and strong job market will fuel competition and price increases....
Home prices climbed 3.3% year-over-year to $877,750. Sales dropped 0.4% from last year, reflecting slight cooling....
The best time to list a home in San Diego is the second half of March. Homes listed during this period sell for 2.0% more, adding about $20,100 in value....
San Diego County cities have added local Tenant Protection Ordinances (TPOs) on top of state law AB 1482, creating a confusing patchwork of rules that burden small housing providers. These overlapping regulations discourage investment in rental housing, worsening the housing shortage and hurting renters. Solutions should focus on expanding rental assistance, easing building barriers, and fostering...